If you are having trouble viewing this email, open it in a browser.

Newtown Yardley Monthly Newsletter
Newsletter Hero Image
Black Bear Lake Day Camp
Black Bear Lake Day Camp

* Air conditioned express bus service included in tuition
* Daily hot lunch with options included and served in our air-conditioned dining hall
* 3 heated pools with extensive swim program and towel service

Join us for Smores & Tours Open House:

Saturday, January 31st & Sunday, February 1st Saturday, February 21st & Sunday, February 22nd 10am-2pm

For more information blackbearlake.com * Fun@blackbearlake.com * 609.259.1777

Oak Crest Day Camp
Oak Crest Day Camp

Looking for an UNPLUGGED summer for your child? Send them to Oak Crest! A summer at Oak Crest Day Camp is a soul-enriching experience that will teach your child lifelong skills in a fun and safe environment! Our value-based program offers everything you'd need in a camp, including helping your child learn, grow, and become the best versions of themselves all while having a blast!!

Spots for Summer ‘26 are filling up quickly! RSVP today to our Open House, Sun. February 1, 11am-3pm!

Find us at oakcrestdaycamp.com and see what we're all about!

New Advertiser

Rubin Therapy

Om Life Living

Newtown Yardley's Dining Guide

Newtown Yardley's Entertainment Guide

The thriving Bucks County entertainment scene in Newtown and Yardley provides a large selection for residents and visitors looking for great cultural events. Arts organizations, movie listings, live music, museums, family fun, historical sights, and tickets to shows and local attractions are all listed here. Your plans will be set and the nagging question "What's going on this weekend?" will be an easy answer with the help of NewtownYardley Online's Entertainment guide.

Newtown Yardley's Dining Guide

Newtown Yardley's Dining Guide

The best Dining Guide in Bucks County for restaurants in Newtown and Yardley and the surrounding area. Newtown and Yardley caterers and Newtown and Yardley dining facilities with direct links to our advertisers' websites, menus and directions. BYO restaurants, brunch, sushi, live music, kid friendly restaurants, and more. Dining in Newtown and Yardley simplified - yum.

Facebook Twitter Instagram

Announcements

Call to Artists - Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County Announces 30 Days of Inspiration - The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County (A&C) invites poets and artists to share original work with the community through a poem-a-day matched with an artwork-a-day for each day in April, in celebration of National Poetry Month. The online exhibition seeks poems and artwork that explore what connects and strengthens us —from small, ordinary moments to dramatic occasions and vistas, whether narrative, lyrical, abstract, or concrete. Each day’s poem and artwork will be featured on A&C social media. A&C will curate the exhibition.
Poets and Artists do not have to be residents of Bucks County or members of A&C to participate. Submissions from new, emerging, and established writers and artists are welcome. We encourage submissions from historically underrepresented voices and we celebrate the full expression of all identities.Submissions will be accepted from (9:00 AM) January 15, 2026 – (5:00 PM) January 31, 2026. Read the complete guidelines:
MORE INFO HERE

Join Peddler’s Village at Fire & Ice Nights on Fridays & Saturdays, January 9, 10, 16 & 17 | 4-8 p.m. Experience live fire artistry and ice carving demonstrations, explore 30+ ice sculptures throughout the Village, and enjoy fire pits, outdoor food and drinks. Live DJ and Find Jack Frost scavenger hunt with prizes. FREE admission and parking.

Philadelphia prepares to take center stage for America's 250th anniversary in 2026,Historic Germantown is unveiling an ambitious, neighborhood-wide series of experiences designed to welcome visitors, history lovers, and curious travelers from across the country. Beginning in early 2026, Historic Germantown will activate its network of 20 historic houses, museums, gardens, and cultural institutions with walking tours, festivals, extended evening hours, hands-on programs, and free community events, offering a fresh and immersive way to experience one of the most historically significant neighborhoods in America. Founded in 1683, Germantown is home to the first formal protest against slavery in the Americas, pivotal Revolutionary War history, and generations of cultural and intellectual innovation, making it a powerful lens through which to explore the nation's past, present, and future during the Semiquincentennial.

Coming in 2026 Page to Screen Series at the Newtown Theatre
Each month, there will be a film shown at the Newtown Theatre based on a bestselling or beloved book. At the end of each movie, one lucky winner will go home with the book on which that night’s movie is based.
First movie will be January 14th 7:30pm "Where the Crawdads Sing"
Tickets: www.thenewtowntheatre.com/events/2026/where-the-crawdads-sing-movie

Save the Date

February 7, 2026 – Volunteer Work Day @SLNC

February 26, 2026 - Foundation Academies Think Tank featuring Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr

February 28 - Bucks County ParaCon! - 3rd Annual Paranormal Conference

March 7, 2026 – Third Annual Mill Members Art Show & Sale

March 7, 2026 – Red, White, & Brew Fest

March 8, 2026 – Pennsbury Manor Charter Day

Events

1/7 - Kids Yoga at the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury, 10:30-11:30am. Join The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury for Kids Yoga at the Library on select Wednesday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun morning of kids yoga featuring simple poses, playful breathing exercises, and relaxation. Children will engage in songs, games, stories, and art while practicing fine and gross motor skills, social skills, and learning calming tools. Bucks County Free Library- New Hope-Solebury 93 W Ferry St, New Hope, PA
Click here for more information

1/8 - Ripped from the Headlines, Adath Adath Israel Congregation, 10:30am., Schmooze and Learn! Join Rabbi Adler for an informal discussion of current events and what Judaism has to say about the issues of the day. Enjoy your cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and find out what's happening in the world through a Jewish lens. Discussions are typically held on Zoom on the first Thursday of every month. Please call the office at 609-896-4977 for the Zoom link.
Join us at 10:30am on Zoom on the following dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 16, May 7 and Jun 4. Open the community!
Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 609-896-4977

 

Events (continued)

School Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

1/8 - Opening Reception, Anne Reid '72 Gallery at Princeton Day School, 3-5pm. The Anne Reid '72 Gallery at Princeton Day School presents Boris Torres: People I Know, opening on January 8, 2026, with a public reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibition features 30 portraits painted from life by Boris Torres (b. 1976, Ecuador).
Click here for more information

1/9 & 1/10 - Gather Place 250th Open House, 12-3pm.,
Join us for a two-day open house featuring newly curated exhibitions, special presentations, and light refreshments, as we launch 250 years of resilience, liberty, justice, and equality.
Gather Place, 188 S Canal St, Yardley, 19067
Click here for more information

1/9 - Friday Night Public Skate at Inline 309, 8-10pm.
Get ready to Glow, Roll and Skate at Inline 309 from 8 pm – 10 pm every Friday night! Expect non-stop music videos, live song requests and a glow-lit rink. The Snack Shack will be open during the event. $15 per person, skate rentals included. Inline 309 - 2117 Bethlehem Pike, Hatfield, PA,

1/10 - Styrofoam + Recycling Event, 10-12pm.,
Collection of white Styrofoam used for shipping, natural corks, clean pill bottles with tops, batteries all portable types including alkaline, lithium, button etc. Outside Lower Makefield Township administrative bldg, 1100 Edgewood Road, YARDLEY, PA 19067

1/10 - Auditions @Roxy Ballet, 1:30-4:30pm.
Roxey Ballet invites young dancers ages 4 and up to audition for our Children's Classic Story Ballet, Mowgli's Jungle Adventure-a vibrant, family-friendly production filled with movement, imagination, and heart.
Click here for more information

1/10 - Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Yardley-Makefield Library, 2-3pm.
Philadelphia entertainer Chris Fitting sings some of Sinatra's greatest hits and recounts Sinatra's life.Yardley-Makefield Library 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA www.ymfriends.org

1/13 - Peter Paone: Not So Still Life - Virtual Program @Michener Art Museum, 7-8pm. Pay What You Wish (Friend: Free, Supporter: $10, Benefactor: $20)
Inspired by the rich tradition of Dutch vanitas paintings, Peter Paone: Not So Still Life showcases 40 captivating works that combine unexpected elements—cakes, cats, skeletons, birds, and fish—into surreal, theatrical compositions. These paintings challenge conventional still-life expectations and invite viewers to reflect on themes of mortality, symbolism, and the absurdity of everyday life. Join Bill Perthes, Bernard C. Watson Director of Adult Education at the Barnes Foundation, for a virtual exploration of Paone’s work and his deep connection to Violette de Mazia, a pivotal figure in the Barnes Foundation’s educational legacy.
Click here for more information

1/16 - Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour, 9-4pm.,
The Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour begins and ends at Washington Crossing, PA. Guests spend the day retracing the December 25 crossing of the Delaware and the December 26, 1776 through January 3, 1777 American and British military engagements at Trenton, Princeton and areas in-between. Historical interpreters Roger Williams and Larry Kidder will tell the remarkable story of these ten days that breathed crucial new life into the apparently expiring American Revolution.
Click here for more information

1/17 - Bird Walk, Honey Hollow Environmental Center, 8-10am.
Join our naturalists for a guided bird walk around the Bucks Audubon property every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Please bring a field guide, binoculars or borrow some of ours! Honey Hollow Environmental Center, 2877 Creamery Road, NEW HOPE, PA 18938
Click here for more information

1/18 - Cross-Country Ski and & Snowshoe Clinic with Hiking (Snow or No Snow!), 1-3:30pm., A 90 minute lecture and demonstration on both Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing, with instruction or hiking outside to follow. This workshop is a 90 minute lecture and demonstration on both Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing from 1:00pm-2:30pm INSIDE the Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, followed by an hour on snow instruction OUTSIDE. Hiking maps are available. Learn about the different types of equipment, what to look for in selecting your first pair, how to dress, basic seven skills, your first day on skis/snowshoes, and where to go. Handouts are provided and restrooms are available. Participants must provide their own equipment, only if SNOW. Rentals of both skis and snowshoes are available at Big Bear Gear on Rt. 29, 1874 River Road Lambertville, NJ (609) 460-4784. www.bigbeargearnj.com.
 Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center 442 Washington Crossing Pennington RdHopewell Township, NJ, 08560

1/21 - "Roots So Deep" Screening & Discussion, Newtown Theatre, 7-9:30pm. Presented By: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
“Roots So Deep” is a four-part documentary series about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves, heart and soil. Parts one and four will be screened at this event. In the documentary, the question is asked, “Can an underutilized way to graze cattle, that mimics the way bison once roamed the land, help get farmers out of debt, restore our depleted soils, rebuild wildlife habitat and draw down huge amounts of carbon?” Following the film, a panel of experts from Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, Princeton Hydro and Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast will discuss the film and take questions. 
Click here for more information

1/22 - Squeeze the Day: A Tequila Workshop, Plumsteadville Inn, 6-8pm. Join Carol for a hands-on experience that explores how fresh citrus elevates tequila’s natural agave notes. Designed for beginners or cocktail enthusiasts, you will craft (3) cocktails with options for customization at the rim and garnish table. Appetizers will be served and there will be gift bags for everyone to take home. Tickets are $70 and can be purchased on their website or directly at the restaurant.
Click here for more information

1/23 - A Night of Song in the Big Room, Tile Works, 6:30pm.
Stage United + TileWorks presents A Night Of Song inside The Big Room at The TileWorks. This is a celebration of powerful, hand crafted songs from artists near + far. On 1.23.25, enjoy the songs and stories of BIRDIE BUSCH + WILLIAM H. TRAVIS with special guest host, Joe Montone. DOORS: 6:30PM. Chef Dan Gallo of Thyme & Plate Catering will be on-site with delicious snacks.
Click here for more information

1/24 - Oscar Hammerstein and the Story of Highland Farm, Yardley-Makefield Library, 2-4pm. Learn about Oscar Hammerstein's life, family, musical works, and the Story of Highland Farm in Doylestown. Event is Free but Seating Is Limited. Yardley-Makefield Library 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA www.ymfriends.org

1/24 - Chili Cook Off, Bishop Estate Winery, 1-4pm.
They're voting for the BEST chili in Bucks County! The public is welcome to enter their chili and taste/vote for their favorite! Who is the best Chili Cook in your neighborhood? Do you love chili? Then, they're looking for you! They want your best chili recipes and taste testers! If you think your chili recipe is the best, then they challenge you to submit it for a public voting. The first 10 registrants will go head-to-head for the title of best chili, not to mention a $50 Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery gift card. Second and third place win prizes as well! Interested in putting your chili to the test? Stop into the tasting room during business hours or call to register, only $10 to enter! Participants must be present on January 24th at 4 p.m. when the winner is announced.
Click here for more information

1/24 - Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, McCarter Theatre, 7:30pm. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings its internationally beloved troupe of male dancers to McCarter to perform a brilliant combination of skillful pointe work and hilarious parodying of classical ballet favorites like Swan Lake. Founded in New York City in 1974, the company, affectionately known as the Trocks, began by appearing in late-late shows in off-off Broadway lofts for small audiences who appreciated the iconoclastic humor of it all.
Click here for more information

1/25 - WinterFest - Trees in Winter, Briar Bush Nature Center, 1-4pm. A Festival for All Ages - Join us at Briar Bush to celebrate the magic of winter! Enjoy guided hikes, animal encounters, games, crafts, and more. No registration required—just dress for the weather and join the fun!
Click here for more information

1/27 - "Proof", Act II Playhouse, 7pm. Jan 27 – March 1
The 2001 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, Proof tells the story of a troubled young woman, Catherine, who has spent years caring for her ailing father, a brilliant mathematician. Following his death, she must now confront her own volatile emotions as she navigates a long weekend with her sister as well as her father’s former student in search of his lost notebooks. Drama and laughs are combined in an endlessly surprising and moving night of theatre. More Info/Tickets

1/28 - Strategies for Parenting Children with ADHD/Executive Function, Center School, 6pm. ADHD and Executive Function challenges impact learning, motivation, behavior, and the family system. We have learned so much in the past ten years to help ease the path for children with challenges at school and home.Lydia Cooper, CPS, ADHD-PC, from Mental Health Partnerships, will discuss essential strategies parents must implement to help their children survive and thrive. You will learn about the best supports for your child, the facts about ADHD beyond the diagnosis, an understanding of Executive Function development, and how to best prepare you and your children for the journey ahead.This presentation will take place at Center School, 2450 Hamilton Avenue, Abington, PA 19001, starting at 6pm. Be sure to register early! This event is free to attend and open to all.
Click here for more information

1/29 - Country Line Dancing w/ Shotgun Jenny at Bishop Estate Winery, 7-9pm. Come out for a night of country line dancing with the one and only Shotgun Jenny at Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery! Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the night away to some awesome country tunes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Come early for an mini lesson from 6:30 to 7:00 pm before the main event starts!
Comfort Kitchen Food Truck 6 to 9 pm
Click here for more information

1/30 - Hoot’N Hike & Campfire, Silver Lake Nature Center, 6:30-8pm.
Join us as we learn about our night-time feathered friends during a Walk on the beautiful SLNC Trails after dark. We’ll look and listen for Owls while exploring their habitats. Night Hike will be followed by a Campfire with Marshmallows to roast outside of the SLNC Earthship!
Please note that we do not use flashlights during our Night Hike programs, but let our eyes adjust to the darkness. Thank you. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required. Please scroll down to register. Thank you! Click here for more information

1/31- Smores & Tours Open Houses, Black Bear Lake Day Camp, 10-2pm., Black Bear Lake is the premiere children's day camp in Central NJ for over 30 summers offering: * Air conditioned express bus service included in tuition * Daily hot lunch with options included and served in our air-conditioned dining hall * 3 heated pools with extensive swim program and towel service. Join us for Smores & Tours Open House: Saturday, January 31st & Sunday, February 1st Saturday, February 21st & Sunday, February 22nd 10am-2pm
Click here for more information

1/31 - Wassail Celebration & Artisan Market, 2-6pm.,
Come partake in the ancient tradition of “Wassail”: coming to an apple orchard in winter to help usher in good luck for a bountiful harvest in the upcoming year! We’ll be making noisemakers to play near the trees (or bring your own!), hanging cider-soaked bread in the trees for the robins (a traditional Wassail practice), and partaking in hot cider. We’ll also be hosting some local artisans, who will be selling their wares in the Cidery (list of artisans coming soon). Fire pits will be going outside and we’ll have some themed Cidery offerings for the occasion.
Manoff Market Cidery, 3157 Comfort Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
Click here for more information

1/31 - Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Presents - David Leisner, Zlock Performing Arts Center, 3pm. David Leisner is an extraordinarily versatile musician with a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. “Among the finest guitarists of all time”, according to American Record Guide, David Leisner’s career began auspiciously with top prizes in both the 1975 Toronto and 1981 Geneva International Guitar Competitions. His recent seasons have taken him around the US, including his solo debut with the Atlanta Symphony, a major tour of Australia and New Zealand, and debuts and reappearances in China, Japan, the Philippines, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, the U.K., Italy, Czech Republic, Greece, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
Click here for more information

Regards,
Peter Gibson
President
Newtown Yardley
newtownyardley.com

Newtown Yardley Online provides comprehensive Web services - design, hosting and advertising. Please contact info@newtownyardley.com for more information. Over 4,500 individuals receive this newsletter. To unsubscribe, please click here.

Do you have additions or corrections? tell us
Advertise your services here

Advertise Here | Privacy Policy

Newtown Yardley
P.O. Box 1269
Princeton, NJ 08542
Voice: (609) 737-7901
Fax: (609) 737-2512

©2026 Newtown Yardley.
All rights reserved.

Newsletter footer image